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2011-09-10 Down Under

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Posted by Anonymoose 2011-09-10 19:35|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 1. Glad to hear of survival.
2. Yeeeouch. Has to suck. Best wishes too all involved.
3. This is one of the reasons why I considered the Infantry to be 'safe'.

Posted by Whiskey Mike 2011-09-10 21:20|| 2011-09-10 21:20|| Front Page Top

#2 Oh my, diesel propulsion. Some time ago I spoke to a Vet who had served in one. They called them pig boats. Limited water for anything. Out for long periods of time. On leave a few went to a bar I guess and the women held their nose and said ooh pig boat. The diesel smell just doesn't wash off.

Posted by Dale 2011-09-10 22:04|| 2011-09-10 22:04|| Front Page Top

#3 ...tilted nose up and began to slide backwards towards the ocean floor.

A sub "losing its way" is in a seriously bad situation. Kudos to Commander Miles.....

Posted by Uncle Phester 2011-09-10 22:22|| 2011-09-10 22:22|| Front Page Top

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